Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of
Rule 37.02.04 - SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBAL WATER SUPPLY BANK RULES
Section 37.02.04.001 - TITLE AND SCOPE
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Purpose. The purpose of establishing this Shoshone-Bannock Water Supply Bank is to allow for rental for any beneficial use all or any part of the water accruing to the federal contract storage rights in the American Falls Reservoir and the Palisades Reservoir as described in Article 7.3.1 of the Agreement not used on Indian lands or otherwise required to fulfill the exchange established by Article 8 of the Michaud Contract. (3-31-22)
02. Intent. These rules are not intended to prohibit the Tribes from renting the storage contract water from Palisades and American Fall Reservoirs for any beneficial use within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation. (3-31-22)
03. Agreement. The Idaho Water Resources Board or its successors, pursuant to Section 7.3.6 of the Agreement, agrees not to take any action that will interfere with the nature, scope, spirit and purposes of the Shoshone-Bannock Water Supply Bank. (3-31-22)
